Calculating Average Speed

Front

What type of graph is used to represent average speed?

Back

distance/time graph.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

On a distance/time graph, which variable is plotted on the Y-axis?

Back

Distance.

Front

On a distance/time graph, which variable is plotted on the X-axis?

Back

Time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What does a straight line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed = total distance / total time.

Front

If Mr. Devers traveled 500 miles in 10 hours, what is his average speed?

Back

50 mph.

Front

What is the definition of speed?

Back

The change in distance over a specific time.

Front

What does a steeper slope on a distance/time graph represent?

Back

A higher speed.

Front

What does a horizontal line on a distance/time graph indicate?

Back

No movement (stationary).

Front

If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed?

Back

60 mph.